Rancilio Silvia Shot Walkthrough

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Rancilio Silvia Shot Walkthrough

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Video Description:
Video showing how to brew a shot on the Rancilio Silvia, including tips on how to "temperature surf" the machine by getting the boiler to cycle to it's top temperature (about 101C with a "float"), then running a bit of water to flush out the excess heat.
Shots pulled are "traditional doubles", pulling 60mls in 28 seconds, using Kid-O from Intelligentsia (I called it Black Cat by mistake once in the vid). Dose is about 17g in a Synesso 14g basket. Grinder used is the Anfim "Best" home grinder, about $420Cdn / $300 US.
PS - because of the white balance (shot under old florescent lights), the shots look blonder in the vid than they are. I'd say the colour in person was a mediumbrown / hazelnut tiger flecks. No blond dotting.

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i love that grinder ... ( 11 months ago by jmhere07)

i love that grinder it looks good to use good job on the vid you give good advice for starters :)

Array ( 10 months ago by tsk3767)

Hello Mark,
Question for you. You put the portafilter back in the Silvia after cleaning. I have heard to not leave it in there because it shortens the life of the gasket. Do you not tighten it?
Thanks for your time! Great video and website!
Tammy

great demo, thanks ... ( 10 months ago by birdw0rks)

great demo, thanks Mark. our Silvia should be arriving tomorrow :-D

Great video Master ... ( 9 months ago by Asonqualityguitars)

Great video Master Prince! I am about to sell my Francis Francis X1 to buy the Sylvia/Rocky kit, pretty excited!!! This video just gave me EMAS! Espresso Machine Aquisition Syndrome...

thx for uploading ... ( 8 months ago by TaruTaru76)

thx for uploading this. silvia came today and its my very first machiene. this video gave me some good tipps.

After reading ... ( 8 months ago by hankstereight)

After reading countless "How To Handle Sylvia" blogs and postings, your vid was the most concise and helpful. Two practice runs and my pulls time perfectly and are a crema-ly sight to behold. Much thanks, man! (Btw, doesn't hacking with a PID void the warranty?)

Yep, hacking the ... ( 8 months ago by CoffeeGeek)

Yep, hacking the machine with anything (temp gauges, upgrading thermostat, PID modification, etc) will void the warranty. The thing is, if there's no problems in the first month or two with the machine, it's not much of a concern - these are built like tanks.

Why not preheat the ... ( 8 months ago by mattb4rd)

Why not preheat the cups with the water from the temperature surf? Also .. I noticed that you're using a ridge-less basket. Does having a ridge make that much of a difference? Great video .. I've had my silvia/rocky for a few months now and this video really helped me.
Oh .. I even bought a Bruce Lee action figure just like yours so I could have defense against bad espresso. :)
MB4RD

Thanks a lot Mark. ... ( 7 months ago by Quebro)

Thanks a lot Mark. Very well done. Just arrived in the Republic of Panama and unpacked my new Silvia for the first time.
Chris

Very informative. I ... ( 7 months ago by houseofchintz)

Very informative. I watched this video before I pulled my first shot from my new Silvia. I've have had nothing but success since, thanks to your great video.
Keep on keepin on!

I was hoping you ... ( 7 months ago by sangese1)

I was hoping you could answer a quick question for me. I just purchaser a Silvia and have a mediocre grinder (infinity). Should I attribute the bitter taste of coffee to the grinder or is the bitterness an indication that I am doing something wrong with the extraction process. Thanks for your input.

Great walk-though. ... ( 6 months ago by ryleeryno)

Great walk-though. Mark Prince does a very good job at explaining to everyone how to make a good espresso with the Silvia.
Folks. This machine can be easily tamed with a PID and Mazzer or Macap grinder. Take my advice.

I wouldn't say yes, ... ( 6 months ago by CoffeeGeek)

I wouldn't say yes, the Infinity is responsible for the bitter taste, but it's probable. That grinder creates more dust particles than better quality grinders. Try brewing at lower temperatures first though (bitters come out at higher temps), using the surf method to brew at the "bottom" of the temperature curve - just before the boiler light comes on, to see if that works.
If not, maybe an upgrade? I really like the Anfim grinders - Best and Haus models.

Hi and thanks for ... ( 6 months ago by utgspillo)

Hi and thanks for the Video. I've been doing a bit of research and leaning towards this machine for home use (i think i'll give the Nespresso machines a miss). Would the Rocky dozerless still do a good job?
Would you recommend this over similarly prices more automatic machines? I'm after something semi-commercial which will last 10 years.
A lot of people recommend that PID modification..

I like the Anfim ... ( 6 months ago by CoffeeGeek)

I like the Anfim home grinders even more than the Rocky (the Best and Haus models), they seem to just do a better job than the Rocky, but the Rocky is no slouch and not a bad purchase decision.
Save the PID for down the road - get to know the machine, the nuances, its pluses and minuses, then possibly convert it to PID down the road.

Great Video - I'm a ... ( 5 months ago by JmwTilton)

Great Video - I'm a newby - You were using Black Cat - Would you change anything in your temp surf techinque for Stumptown Hairbender blend or say BlueBottle Retrofit?

Yes how about blue ... ( 4 months ago by mywytefeet)

Yes how about blue bottle retrofit?! I'm a fan of blue bottle coffee.

Nice vid man. I'm ... ( 4 months ago by Brahmanfire)

Nice vid man. I'm an old pro, i was just surfin espresso vids and I can't believe how many people are posting who have no idea what they are doing but think they do. You're an official coffeegeek and I love you for it. I've been considering the Silvia for home use. Do you foresee any issues with going naked on the PF for this machine. I've never used a consumer grade espresso machine that's why I ask. I'm a naked lover so if I can that's the route I'll go.

You make temp ... ( 4 months ago by mywytefeet)

You make temp surfing seem so simple. So, all I need to do is turn on the machine, after the boiler light turns off, get it to turn on, make my grind/tamp etc., once the light turns off again, let some steam out and pull the shot? Hmmm...what's the cheapest machine that doesn't require temp surfing (that you would recommend)?

Perfect, thanks ... ( 4 months ago by Bananas1973)

Perfect, thanks heaps. This should come on DVD with every Rancilio !!

jeez.. I like ... ( 3 months ago by NeilPiersRobinson)

jeez.. I like coffee but.. I never knew it was this deep.. interesting :) Thanks for the vid!

i want to open my ... ( 1 month ago by on9beely)

i want to open my own coffee shop...

Is temp surfing ... ( 1 month ago by siddacious)

Is temp surfing needed for all espressos, or just certain ones?

perfect !!!!!!!!!!! ... ( 1 month ago by roger88ge)

perfect !!!!!!!!!!!! made in italy is the best

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